An education in the art of ice cream

In a dream come true for ice cream lovers everywhere, Carpigiani UK is offering a course in how to make the perfect gelato. The aptly-named Gelato University held its first ‘lecture’ at its new London showroom today to students eager to learn the secret of delicious Italian ice cream. The new university is based at Bishopsgate in Premier Park, London. Carpigiani, are the leading global manufacturer of ice cream making machines and have partnered with Bishopsgate to help meet all their logistics needs including the storage, transport and two man white glove delivery needs.

Carpigiani Sales Director, Scott Duncan said, “The people who come here are people who want a career change. Our first meeting today has seen a pharmacist and people who work in the city who are ready to drop what they’re doing and open a new chapter in their lives. ”

David Leslie, Bishopsgate London Depot Manager said, “Two weeks ago it was a shell. But the Carpigiani guys have been great to work with and we have been able to demonstrate to them our stair walker skills (The University is upstairs) together with our flexible attitude to problem solving. I think it looks fabulous and naturally I hope that the investment works for them” David adds, “In truth, I think the whole team are looking forward to the free ice cream tasting after the students leave. It remains one of life’s great pleasures, especially as the British Summer has recently arrived”

John Winter, Bishopsgate Sales Director, said, “This really has been a collaborative partnership from a seed of an idea way back in the autumn last year. We always say that we are a ‘can do’ company and this new facility reflects Bishopsgate’s on-going commitment to investment and expansion with its key customers.”

I just wanted to express my appreciation to Bishopsgate and all it’s management, back office staff, warehouse personnel and driving crews for all their work and effort on behalf of the UK Schneider ITB and our end customers since taking us on as a customer in May.

Under difficult circumstances and tight time frames you have met and indeed exceeded our expectations. read more

Schneider ElectricCyril Flynn
UKL & IEL Logistics Manager

I just wanted to say how very grateful I am to the team who attended my delivery today in Leeds. They went above and beyond to ensure that the delivery went right first time. They were fantastic and I think I would have been in tears without their help.

Christine Sommerville

Can you please send our thanks for the excellent help and assistance we received yesterday from The driver Rick and Aaron on the delivery of the 6 machines delivered to BSkyB Harlequin building.

They were so helpful.
Many thanks

Apogee International LtdIan Kirkman
Joint Managing Director

I would like to take this opportunity to pass on my appreciation for the hard and professional services received from Robert Greenaway and Hugh Rodgers today. Their helpfulness and hard-working attitude are a credit to your company.

Atos Origin UKL.Lavery

I’ve been with Draeger for 10 years and Bishopsgate are by far the most professional logistics company I’ve dealt with!

Just a quick note to ask you to pass on my thanks to your drivers Tony Seager & Chris Hopkins for the excellent job they did with the delivery of 20 large pallets of equipment to Nottingham City Hospital. They did a sterling job and made things much easier for my engineers.

Draeger MedicalSteve Brunskill
Regional Service Manager

I am writing to praise your two delivery drivers who delivered the new cooker into our showroom this morning. They took great care and consideration in unwrapping it, taking it through the showroom and into its space. Too many times we receive deliveries and the drivers just don’t bother. It was very much appreciated!! Many thanks again!!

Creative ClassicsDavid Coughtrie

A totally professional job from the call to the final placement of the goods. Superb. As a former truck driver with 25 years experience I know how jobs like this should be done. I have to say I could not been happier with my delivery today. A totally professional job from the call to say they were on their way to ensuring I was happy with the placement of the goods. Superb

The Tea RoomChristopher May

This is by far the best stock audit I have ever attended! I would just like to take this opportunity to that not only you guys but also all the warehouse guys involved – what a great “team” effort this was that I would like you to pass my thanks onto them all personally. read more